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Apple Releases iOS 8.0.2 Update with Bugs Fixes
The iOS 8.0.2 update also “includes improvements and bug fixes originally in iOS 8.0.1.
“We apologise for inconveniencing the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus users who were impacted by the bug in iOS 8.0.1,” Apple said.
On Wednesday, the company was forced to pull the 8.0.1 update after 60 minutes of availability, because of user reports that it was disrupting cellular network connections and Touch ID fingerprint scanning on iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus models.
An Apple spokeswoman said that fewer than 40,000 devices were affected by the bug.
The following is Apple’s list of the fixes included in the 8.0.2 release:
— Fixes an issue in iOS 8.0.1 that impacted cellular network connectivity and Touch ID on iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus
— Fixes a bug so HealthKit apps can now be made available on the App Store
— Addresses an issue where 3rd party keyboards could become deselected when a user enters their passcode
— Fixes an issue that prevented some apps from accessing photos from the Photo Library
— Improves the reliability of the Reachability feature on iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus
— Fixes an issue that could cause unexpected cellular data usage when receiving SMS/MMS messages
— Better support of Ask To Buy for Family Sharing for In-App Purchases
— Fixes an issue where ringtones were sometimes not restored from iCloud backups
— Fixes a bug that prevented uploading photos and videos from Safari
Apple had previously delayed the introduction of third-party HealthKit-compatible apps to the App Store due to a bug in iOS 8. The buggy software release came on the heels of another fiasco for Apple: users reporting that their iPhone 6 Plus models were bending in their pockets.
Several videos appeared on the internet depicting phones being bent by hand. Apple responded to what Twitter users began calling “Bendgate” with an explanation of its iPhone 6 and 6 Plus durability tests, and a statement that only nine users had reported bent iPhone Plus models in the first six days of sales. Apple’s stock fell 3.8 per cent to $US97.87 on Thursday in the US amid the iPhone concerns.
Wednesday, 1 October 2014
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Apple iPhone 6 Plus Bending Issue
When Apple initially unveiled its biggest iPhone to date - the 5.5-inch iPhone 5 Plus - many worried the device would be too big to stuff in their pockets. Now, as it turns out, those who can fit the phone in their pocket are reportedly complaining that the phone bends after being stored there while sitting.
Just days after the phone's launch, some iPhone 6 Plus owners are reporting that their phones look slightly bent and curved from sitting in a pants pocket, according to MacRumors.
The phone looked like this after about 18 hours of sitting the front pockets of a pair of suit pants:
Another commenter called "DevinPitcher" claims the same thing happened to his friend after he put the phone in his front pocket.
MacRumors theorizes this "bending" effect could be the result of the phone's size. Since it's so large and thin, it's susceptible to bending with your body as you move. Smaller phones would slide out of the way, MacRumors claims.
It's unclear exactly how authentic these claims are, and this isn't the first time we've seen these types of complaints. Last year, Cult Of Mac reported that some users also complained that the iPhone 5s would bend after being stored in your pocket.
iOS 8 Has Finally Arrived
Apple on Wednesday released the latest version of its mobile operating system for iPhone and iPad users. Some new features include support for third-party keyboards (such as Swype), Touch ID for third-party apps, and new widgets for quick app alerts in the notification center.
iOS 8 is compatible with any iPhone that's 4S or later, the fifth-generation iPod Touch, or any iPad released from the second generation on. Some features are specific to the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, including Apple Pay. The mobile payments service, which works with the NFC chip in the new iPhones, will launch through an iOS 8 update for the 6 and 6 Plus in October. You can download the software by going to the settings app (Settings > General > Software Update) or by plugging your device into iTunes. Apple on Friday also will be shipping iOS 8 on its new iPhones, the 6 and 6 Plus.
iOS 8 marks the second major release of Apple's mobile operating system under the guidance of head designer Jony Ive and new software head Craig Federighi. Apple CEO Tim Cook fired the prior iOS chief, Scott Forstall, in October 2012 in part for refusing to take responsibility for Apple's Maps fiasco. Ive spearheaded a complete redesign of iOS 7, the first major overhaul since Apple introduced the software with the first iPhone in 2007.
Features Include
- Safari Credit Card Scanning
- Battery Usage by App
- Wi-Fi Phone Calls
- Time-Lapse Camera Mode
- Hide Images in Photos App
But there are features that make the iOS 8 update totally worth it. We take a look at five quick points.
- HealthKit and Health
Share and collate health and fitness information through the Health app, complete with the option to create your own medical emergency card
View your most recent health and fitness data in one dashboard, while tracking each app individually through HealthKit
- HomeKit
- Messaging
Voice messaging is now available to send within texts and iMessages
- Touch ID
Touch ID was first introduced in last September's iPhone 5s
- QuickType
iOS 8 provides users with a whole new world of typing opportunities, from swiping rather than typing, or using a traditional keyboard layout.
- Photos and Camera
The iCloud Photo Library allows you to access your pictures from any iOS device.
- iCloud Drive
Access all presentations, documents and images in the iCloud to access through any iOS-enabled device
- Family Sharing
Music, films, books and apps can be shared between family members at the tap of a screen
- Spotlight
Spotlight now considers features such as location and context in its searches
- App Store updates
The App Store has been given an iOS 8 revamp
- Send last location to Apple before your battery dies
- Identify songs
- Credit card scanning
- Hide images from Photos app
- Phone calls over Wi-Fi
- Find which app is using the most battery life
- Get Tips on Using iOS 8 (beta 4)
- New smart Photo Albums
- Time-lapse photography
- Recover deleted photos
- Request desktop site in Safari
- Quick access to recent photos
- The Weather Channel
- Calendar
- FaceTime
- Podcasts
- Choose when an app can use location data
- Grayscale mode
- Improved zoom
- Share sheet customizations
- iTunes Radio in Control Center
- Control Center Redesign
- iCloud Drive
- Suggested Apps
- SMS Relay
- Emoji keyboard icon
- iCloud icons
- Predictive text
- Safari password sharing
Many of the tech giant's recent mobile products will be able to
receive the update. According to Apple, the full list of compatible iOS 8
devices include:
- The iPhone 4S
- The iPhone 5
- The iPhone 5C
- The iPhone 5S
- The iPhone 6 (available Friday)
- The iPhone 6 Plus (available Friday)
- The iPod Touch fifth generation
- The iPad 2
- The iPad with Retina Display
- The iPad Air
- The iPad Mini
- The iPad Mini with Retina Display
Devices that will miss out on the iOS 8 update will be:
- The iPhone 4 and older iPhones
- The iPod Touch fourth generation and older models
- The original iPad
Thursday, 18 September 2014
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